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Job Title: Assistant Estimator - Fit Out & Refurbishment Location: Wigan, Lancashire Salary: £28,000 - £38,000 + Package Job Type: Permanent About the Company An established and growing North West design and build contractor specialising in commercial fit-out, refurbishment and renovation projects. The business operates across commercial and industrial, retail and leisure, public sector and specialist/bespoke sectors, combining design, manufacturing and construction capabilities. Its work includes commercial interiors, refurbishment, bespoke joinery, fire doors, ceilings, partitions, flooring and wider architectural packages. The company has a strong reputation for delivering technically detailed projects and has an established estimating and pre-construction function, providing an excellent environment for an ambitious Assistant Estimator to develop their career. The Role We are looking for an Assistant Estimator to join a busy commercial team based in Wigan. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who already has some experience within construction estimating, quantity surveying, fit-out or a related commercial environment and is looking to develop their estimating skills within a specialist contractor. Working closely with the senior estimating team, you will support the preparation of accurate and competitive tenders across a range of fit-out and refurbishment projects. Key Responsibilities Assist with the preparation of accurate and competitive estimates and tenders. Review drawings, specifications, scopes of work and tender documentation. Carry out accurate quantity take-offs and measurements. Prepare pricing schedules and cost breakdowns. Assist with the preparation of subcontractor and supplier enquiries. Obtain and compare quotations from subcontractors and suppliers. Assist with labour, material, plant and subcontract pricing. Support the Estimating team with tender analysis and bid preparation. Identify potential risks, exclusions, assumptions and opportunities within tender packages. Assist with value engineering and alternative cost options. Maintain accurate estimating records and supporting documentation. Work with the commercial and project teams to ensure tender information is accurate and complete. Assist with the handover of successful tenders to the delivery team. Build and maintain relationships with suppliers and subcontractors. Work on multiple tenders simultaneously within a busy pre-construction environment. Continue developing knowledge of construction methods, materials, specifications and market rates. The Ideal Candidate The successful candidate will ideally have: Previous experience within construction, estimating, quantity surveying or a commercial role. Some experience of preparing estimates, tenders or cost plans. Experience within fit-out, refurbishment, interiors or general construction would be advantageous. Ability to read and understand construction drawings and specifications. Good numerical and analytical skills. Strong attention to detail and accuracy. Good IT skills, particularly Microsoft Excel. Excellent communication and organisational skills. The ability to work to deadlines and manage multiple tenders. A commercially minded approach with a willingness to learn and develop. Relevant construction or commercial qualifications would be advantageous but are not essential. What's on Offer £28,000 - £38,000 salary Package Opportunity to develop within an established North West contractor Exposure to a wide range of fit-out and refurbishment projects Structured development within an experienced commercial/estimating team Long-term career progression Support and training to develop estimating and commercial skills Apply If you're interested in this opportunity, then please get in touch today with our Commercial Specialist, Mark Harris . Building Careers UK specialises in Construction and Property recruitment and serves as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job, you accept the Terms and Conditions, Privacy Policy, and Disclaimers which can be found on our website. Building Careers UK is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates. Please Note: Due to the high volume of applicants, only those shortlisted will be contacted. INDCOM TPBN1_UKTJ

Electrical Test & Inspection Engineer Ensure all your application information is up to date and in order before applying for this opportunity. Skelmersdale Area £39,140 + Uncapped Bonus (OTE c. £49,500) Are you experienced in Electrical Testing and Inspection? Skilled in Fixed Wire Testing? Looking to build your career with a market-leading company? At phs Compliance , we are continuing to grow and are looking for experienced Electricians to join our successful team. With uncapped bonus potential, excellent benefits and career progression opportunities, this is a great opportunity to be part of our success. The Electrical Test & Inspection Engineer role at phs Compliance will involve: Carrying out inspection and testing of electrical installations (EICRs) Completing Emergency Lighting Testing, Fire Alarm Inspections, Mains Analysis and Thermal Imaging Undertaking minor remedial repairs as required Completing reports and certification using cloud-based software Ensuring all documentation is submitted accurately and on time The ideal candidate for an Electrical Test & Inspection Engineer at phs Compliance will have: NVQ Level 3 or City & Guilds 2360/2330 Part 1 & 2 City & Guilds 18th Edition City & Guilds 2391 / 2394 & 2395 AM2 qualification Experience working in an electrical testing environment Experience with electrical installation or project work Strong understanding of UK Health & Safety regulations Good IT literacy IPAF 3a & 3b licence Full UK Driving Licence (maximum 6 points) Desirable: Flexibility to work 40 hours per week including evening/twilight shifts Willingness to travel and stay away when required In return for your commitment and expertise, you will get: Salary of £39,140 + uncapped bonus (OTE c. £49,500) Company vehicle (available for private use) with fuel card Bonus and overtime/on-call earning potential Virtual GP for you and your household 31 days holiday (including bank holidays) phs Perks offering discounts with major retailers phs Shop discounts on household consumables Ongoing training and development opportunities Fully maintained vehicle with all work-related costs covered Laptop, PDA, testing equipment and uniform provided 24-hour wellbeing helpline Pension and additional company benefits About phs: phs Compliance supports over 2,000 UK and Irish businesses with testing, installation and management of their property infrastructure assets, delivering electrical test and inspection, M&E installation and maintenance, and asset verification nationwide. xrnqpay At phs, we pride ourselves on our diverse workforce and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can bring their whole selves to work.

Location: Skelmersdale, Lancashire We're looking for a Data Platform Engineer to join our Infrastructure Operations team and play a key role in supporting, maintaining and developing our database and data platform services. Working across IT, Software Development and Engineering teams, you'll help ensure the performance, availability, security and resilience of our growing data estate. This includes Microsoft SQL Server, Azure SQL, PostgreSQL and emerging technologies such as TimescaleDB and Microsoft Fabric. This is an exciting opportunity for someone with a strong database background who is passionate about optimisation, troubleshooting and modern data platforms. As our data capabilities continue to evolve, you'll have the opportunity to expand into broader data engineering activities and cloud technologies. • Administer, maintain and optimise SQL Server and Azure SQL environments., • Monitor database and platform performance, identifying opportunities for improvement., • Work closely with Development teams to optimise queries, stored procedures, functions, views and indexes., • Support backup, recovery, maintenance and disaster recovery activities., • Investigate incidents, perform root cause analysis and implement corrective actions., • Contribute to platform resilience through high availability, replication and failover solutions., • Support the adoption and migration of Azure SQL and related cloud services., • Assist in the development and support of PostgreSQL, TimescaleDB and Microsoft Fabric platforms., • Maintain accurate technical documentation and operational procedures., • Collaborate with teams across Software, Engineering and IT to support releases and ongoing service improvements., • Provide support for high-priority and occasional out-of-hours incidents when required., • Degree qualified in Computer Science, Information Technology, Data Engineering or a related discipline., • Experience supporting SQL Server databases and related infrastructure environments., • Strong understanding of SQL, T-SQL, database objects and query optimisation techniques., • Knowledge of indexing, execution plans and database performance tuning., • Experience with backup, recovery, maintenance and disaster recovery processes., • Understanding of Windows Server administration and Microsoft Azure services., • Strong troubleshooting, problem-solving and analytical skills., • Excellent communication skills with the ability to collaborate across technical teams., • Experience with PostgreSQL, TimescaleDB, Azure SQL, PowerShell scripting or Microsoft Fabric would be advantageous., • A proactive approach to learning and developing new technical skills within modern data and cloud platforms. This role offers the chance to work with modern data technologies in a collaborative engineering environment while developing your expertise across cloud, database and data engineering disciplines. You'll have the opportunity to contribute to platform modernisation initiatives and help shape the future of our data capabilities. Interested? We'd love to hear from you. Apply today and join us on our journey to build scalable, reliable and innovative data platforms. The Steam Thermal Solutions business is one of three businesses within Spirax Group. Spirax Sarco and Gestra, are our two brands that form Steam Thermal Solutionsand are global leaders in the supply of engineered solutions for the design, provision and maintenance of efficient industrial and commercial steam systems.Steam Thermal Solutions has global coverage across 67 operating units (called OpCos), organised into four Divisions: EMEA, APAC, Americas, Gestra. Spirax Groupis a FTSE100 and FTSE4Good multi-national industrial engineering Group with expertise in the control and management of steam, electric thermal solutions, peristaltic pumping and associated fluid technologies. Our Purpose is to create sustainable value for all our stakeholders as we engineer a more efficient, safer and sustainable world. Our technologies play an essential role in critical industrial processes and industrial equipment across industries as diverse as Food & Beverage, Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology, Power Generation, Semiconductors and Healthcare. With customers in 165 countries, we provide the solutions that sit behind the production of many items used in daily life, from baked beans to mobile phones! Our Purpose, supported by our inclusive culture and Values, unites us, guides our decisions and inspires us everywhere that we operate. We support our colleagues to make their difference for each other as well as customers, communities, suppliers, our planet and shareholders by creating a truly equitable working environment where everyone feels included. • competitive salary (and a discretionary bonus), • flexible working, • 27 days holiday allowance (before bank holidays), • 3 days' paid volunteering leave, • comprehensive private healthcare, • enhanced pension plan, • life assurance, • optional participation in a Share Ownership Plan, • free onsite parking, • flexible benefits, • access to a personal discounts' portal, • range of additional support and benefits through our Everyone is Included Group Inclusion Plan We are passionate about creating inclusive and equitable working cultures where everyone can be themselves and achieve their full potential. For us, that means supportive teams and strong relationships where everyone's contribution is valued - across social and cultural backgrounds, ethnicities, ages, genders, gender identities, abilities, neurodiversity, sexual orientation, religious beliefs, and everything else that makes us human and unique. We want everyone to be able to make their difference here, so we will always consider requests for flexible working. We know that everyone needs some extra help from time to time too, so we have introduced a range of additional benefits through our Group Inclusion Commitments. These include gender-neutral parental leave, 15 days of extra paid caregiver leave, paid time off and support for anyone experiencing pregnancy loss or domestic abuse, menopause-friendly workplace principles and more. Learn more at en/life-at-spirax/our-inclusive-group/our-inclusion-commitments. We are also a Disability Confident Committed Employer. If you would like to apply using this scheme, please select this option in our application form or notify our recruitment partners. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Senior AI & Integrations EngineerLocationWigan, Greater Manchester, North West, EnglandSalaryDependent on experienceContract TypePermanentWork TypeFull TimePosted on11 Sep 2026Join us at an exciting time as we launch our first dedicated AI engineering role. This permanent, full-time opportunity will see you take ownership of how we implement AI agents and automation across NRL, shaping the standards and solutions that define our future. This position is ideal for an experienced software engineer who thrives on innovation and wants to make a measurable impact on a well-established business. Who are the NRL Group? The NRL Group is proud to be certifiedTM as a Great Place To Work, with a 95% satisfaction score from colleagues, as well as being recognised as a 2025 UK Best WorkplaceTM. For over 40 years, we’ve delivered engineering recruitment, workforce solutions and contracting services, supported by talented people across our businesses. Our commitment to continuous improvement and innovation has earned us industry recognition, including APSCo UK’s Recruitment Company of the Year (£50–250m). We are a Living Wage Employer, a Disability Confident Committed employer, and have a strong focus on colleague wellbeing, development and inclusion. We offer personalised development plans, mental health first aiders and flexible career pathways to help everyone find the right role for them. Location and Working Pattern* Based in Wigan with hybrid working: 4 days from home, 1 day in the office (there could be some flexibility in this).Responsibilities Design, develop and deliver secure AI agents, automation and system integrations. Build Copilot Studio agents with controlled workflows, actions and governance. Develop robust Power Automate flows using best practices and reusable components. Create and maintain APIs, services and integrations using C#, .NET and Azure Functions. Implement secure identity, access, and encryption standards using Entra ID and OAuth 2.0. Own the full lifecycle of solutions from discovery through deployment and support. Collaborate with internal IT teams to define governance, standards and reusable patterns. Mentor low‐code makers and promote safe, scalable adoption of AI and automation.Must-have Requirements* Strong experience in C# and modern .NET, including ASP.NET Core and Azure Functions. Proven ability with REST APIs, JSON, authentication and integration patterns. Proficiency in Microsoft Azure and Entra ID with OAuth 2.0 and app registrations.* Knowledge of application lifecycle management, Git, CI/CD and version control.Nice-to-have Skills* Hands-on experience with Copilot Studio, Power Automate and advanced Power Platform solutions. TypeScript or JavaScript and Microsoft Graph experience. Familiarity with Azure AI services, Logic Apps, API Management or Service Bus.* Python for data processing or AI-related tasks.Benefits Just some of the benefits you will be able to access when you join the NRL Group include: 22 days holiday, rising to 25 after 5 years’ continued service, with the option to purchase additional days each year Competitive pension scheme Health Cash Plan medical expense allowance Personal finance coach, health checks and tailored financial advice Working hours flexibility Long service awards Electric vehicle leasing Benefits platform including wellbeing support, cycle to work scheme, paid charity days and life assuranceApply Now If this role matches your experience and ambition, apply now or send your CV to our recruitment team today. The NRL Group connect global companies with the right people to bring engineering projects to life. Supporting contracting companies with energy transition plans and working with our clients to create a cleaner, greener future. We welcome applications from every walk of life and are committed to diversity within the industries we support, as a certified Inclusive Recruiter and Armed Forces friendly employer. You can ensure you stay safe when job searching online by visiting the JobsAware website. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Night Assistant - Leigh Number of Positions:1Salary:24,479 per annum.Working Hours:35 hours per weekLocation:Various locations across Wigan and LeighJob Category:Jigsaw SupportRegion / Division:Ashton Under-LyneBusiness Unit: Jigsaw SupportWho we are: Jigsaw Homes Group is one of the largest housing groups in England with more than 37,500 homes across the North West and East Midlands. We provide quality, low-cost housing and play a wider role in making sure our residents thrive in their homes and benefit from living in healthy, sustainable communities. About the department: At Jigsaw Support our focus is on helping people to live happy, healthy lives in a safe home and supporting our most vulnerable individuals is our top priority. Working within the Jigsaw Support Team you will be part of an innovative, forward-thinking team that encourages success. We are passionate about improving the quality of lives of our customers by supporting them to achieve their goals and independence. In addition to delivering our existing support services, we are always seeking new innovative partnerships, solutions and funding opportunities, responding to need and working with communities in which we can make a difference. With more than 200 staff from offices in Ashton under Lyne, Leigh and in our supported accommodation projects across the North West, we support over 7,000 people annually through the contracts we manage. About the role: As a Night Assistant you will be part of a busy team, responsible for ensuring security of the buildings, keeping our residents safe through regular health and safety checks, welfare checks reporting repairs and providing guidance and advice on building related issues to our residents. You will help create a sense of community through our work delivering activities to develop their skills and dealing with enquiries during the night. You will be confident in working closely with colleagues, residents and our partner agencies, working closely with our support team to complement their support work. There is an expectation of lone working within the role. As a valued team member will be confident in using a range of IT and software packages to support you in completing regular reporting and ensure accurate records are kept and maintained regarding our clients and service. For more information regarding the role, please refer to the job pack below. Why join us? Jigsaw Homes Group offers employees a competitive 24 days holiday per annum rising incrementally to 29 days, plus statutory bank holidays and 3 concessionary days in December. We also offer our employees the option to buy/sell up to 5 days extra leave per year. As a Jigsaw employee you will also receive incremental salaried pay, company sick pay, on-site gyms, access to our cash back health plan membership, enhanced maternity/paternity leave, training/development opportunities plus much more. See the benefits page on our website for more details. If this sounds like the perfect job for you then dont hesitate to apply now! We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive a sufficient number of applications. Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Your Application Your application should reflect your own skills, experience and motivation for the role. While we recognise that AI tools may be used in limited circumstances, such as reasonable adjustments or accessibility support, applications should not be created or substantially rewritten using generative AI. Where AI has been used to materially assist your application, please declare how and where it was used. Failure to do so may be considered during the recruitment process. Routine spelling, grammar and accessibility tools do not need to be declared.

Love estate agency… but ready to do it on your terms? You’re an experienced Branch Manager, Lister or Valuer. You know how to win instructions, skilfully negotiate offers, and get sales over the line. You enjoy the job but not the ceiling on your earnings, daily office commute, and building someone else's business. What if you could run your own business without the financial pressure of going it alone? Exchange on three sales per month and earn a gross income of *£8,400 per month (£100,000 per year). You receive 70% of the fees generated. *Based on each sale exchanging at an average fee of £4,000 The Property Experts provide you with the tools, support and infrastructure to run your own business, so that you can focus on prospecting, winning instructions and selling homes. • Training and Support: Access to 400+ on-demand training videos, weekly live team sessions and in-person events with industry-recognised guest speakers, plus dedicated 1-to-1 support from a Success Coach for personalised guidance and accountability., • Marketing Materials: Fully branded “business in a box”, plus access to a comprehensive library of digital assets, social content, direct mail cards, campaign materials and branded merchandise., • Personal Branding: You become the recognised face of property in your area, with marketing built around you -your name, your image, your reputation -helping you build trust, stand out locally and position yourself as the go-to property expert., • Tools and Technology: Access to market-leading platforms, including a CRM built specifically to support your productivity, plus Rightmove, Zoopla, Homesearch, Acaboom, HIPLA, AllAgents and more., • Success Blueprint: Follow a proven, step-by-step roadmap of systems, processes and strategies - delivered with expert guidance - to fast-track your performance, build momentum and achieve consistent results in your business., • Agent Support Team: You’ll be backed by a dedicated team providing administrative assistance, streamlined invoicing, and expert compliance support and guidance., • Experienced Estate Agent, Branch Manager, Lister, Valuer, Sales Manager or equivalent property related experience We help estate agents start and grow their own business and personal brand. Part of The Experts Group of over 250 entrepreneurs across the property industry (residential and commercial sales, lettings, auctions, mortgages and recruitment). Become ‘The Property Expert’ in your local area. #J-18808-Ljbffr